MUFFLER – TAIL PIPE – CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Thinking you may have exhaust, muffler, tail pipe or Catalytic Converter problems? Does your car need exhaust system repair?

The most obvious sign of a problem with your car’s exhaust system or muffler is a deep or loud rumbling sound coming from your car.

Don’t delay in getting exhaust problems and exhaust noises repairs. Doing that could lead to more costly and avoidable repairs. That’s because driving with an exhaust leak or bad catalytic converter can damage other things in your vehicle’s operating system.

Exhaust system repair is a lot more than just mufflers. On today’s vehicles, the exhaust system has three main functions. They are:

Safely move the exhaust gasses from the engine out through the tailpipe

Reduce or muffle the noise created by the combustion of fuel

Trap and remove harmful pollutants from your car’s exhaust emissions

For that reason, it’s critically important that the exhaust gases do not enter the passenger compartment of your car. Exhaust system leaks could lead to escaping exhaust gases entering the passenger compartment – and that could make you sick or kill you

If you have the smell of exhaust in your vehicle or suspect an exhaust system leak, roll your windows down while driving and get your vehicle checked.

It’s also important to know that sometimes the sound from an exhaust leak is loud and obvious. On the other hand, an exhaust leak could be a simple ticking sound when you start the engine that goes away as you drive. That ‘ticking’ sound could be the signs of an exhaust leak that is just a small crack or a bad fitting or gasket that leaks when it’s cold – but seals up when the metal heats and expands.

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER

The Catalytic converter is sometimes confused with the muffler. Like mufflers, catalytic converters wear out and require replacement. They’re expensive and for that reason, you should take the steps to help make them last as long as possible. You can do that by keeping your car’s fuel system clean and maintaining a clean air filter.

The catalytic converter is one of the highest priced parts of your car’s exhaust system. In some cases, when the catalytic converter fails, it may sound like someone shaking a box of rocks when your vehicle is idling, parked or stopped in traffic. If you notice any of these sounds, it’s a good idea to schedule an appointment for an exhaust system inspection.

MUFFLERS

The function of the muffler is really quite simple. They are designed to reduce the noise of the engine and sounds of combustion.

Inside a muffler, there’s a simple set of tubes with holes. These tubes and chambers are designed to cancel out the sound waves produced by the engine, keeping your car quiet.

Although mufflers are designed in a variety of ways – some provide more of a roar or rumble – while others that maintain a whisper quiet exhaust.